What to do and see in Isle of Thanet, England: The Best Specialty Museums

January 29, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Thanet, United Kingdom including The Micro Museum, Crampton Tower Museum, Margate Museum, Walpole Bay Hotel Museum, Ramsgate Maritime Museum, Dickens House Musuem.
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1. The Micro Museum

11 Church Hill, Ramsgate CT11 8RA England +44 7876 271255 [email protected] http://www.themicromuseum.org
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5.0 based on 239 reviews

The Micro Museum

Kent's only Museum of vintage computers and video games. The showcase for the owners' personal collection gathered over 45+ years. Visitors can discover the ideas and inventions that led to the modern digital world, do the history quiz, indulge in some nostalgia and look for their first computer among the 100s of items on display, then play on the many classic games consoles and computers. Up to 3 hours game play included in the admission price. 2020 Open Easter (Good Friday) - 31 August on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays plus extra Mondays and Fridays during Kent school holidays. 1-4pm. All dates and more information can be found on the website.

Reviewed By jessicamrsread - Margate, United Kingdom

This was perfect, the kids loved it, and so did the parents. What a wonderful collection of stuff, a proper trip down memory lane and great fun.

2. Crampton Tower Museum

Crampton Tower The Broadway, Broadstairs CT10 2AB England +44 1843 871133 http://www.cramptontower.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Crampton Tower Museum

Reviewed By 333clare - Ramsgate, United Kingdom

Visited today with my 2 granddaughters (8 and 5) who loved the model train layouts, spotting the cows and sheep in the fields and pressing the buttons to work the trains. But the most memorable part of the visit was meeting Father Christmas and his hard working elves. The girls were captivated by the elves workshop and their meeting with Father Christmas was so special, I think they will remember it for many years (I know I will). Thank you so much to all involved in making this a magical experience for us all.

3. Margate Museum

Old Town Hall, Market Place, Margate CT9 1ER England +44 1843 231213 http://margatemuseum.wordpress.com/
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4.5 based on 192 reviews

Margate Museum

Reviewed By samdJ1648GN - Spalding, United Kingdom

We visited here whilst staying in the area late last year. Rather stumbled upon it whilst exploring the town. Seemed a bit quiet was unsure if it were even open at first. However no sooner had we reached the desk and we were greeted warmly. I’m not sure if it’s a regular occurrence but we were assisted almost the entire way round, by a chap with immense friendliness and enthusiasm for the place. Certainly a highlight.

4. Walpole Bay Hotel Museum

Fifth Avenue Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2JJ England +44 1843 221703 [email protected] http://www.walpolebayhotel.co.uk/museum.htm
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Walpole Bay Hotel Museum

Reviewed By PeterUxbridge

A unique experience you'll want to repeat. Old world charm and a friendly welcome. Don't expect all mod cons but do expect to be surprised and delighted!

5. Ramsgate Maritime Museum

Clock House Pier Yard Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LS England +44 1843 570622 [email protected] http://www.ramsgatemaritimemuseum.org/
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4.0 based on 82 reviews

Ramsgate Maritime Museum

Situated in the Clock House on the quayside at Ramsgate Harbour, Ramsgate Maritime Museum focuses strongly on Ramsgate and its immediate environs, with a brief introduction to the rest of the region's maritime past. Set in the heart of the country's only Royal Harbour, the Museum building is an exhibit in its own right, being the product of some of the most eminent civil engineers and architects of the early 19th century. The Clock House is also the site of the unique Ramsgate Meridian - from which our own particular Mean Time - 5 mins 41 secs ahead of Greenwich- was calculated! There are four galleries of exhibits telling the maritime history of the area with permanent displays on the development of the Harbour, Navigation, Fishing, Lifeboats and Shipwrecks. A fifth area, the Gallery Room, is now an exhibition space which is host to ever changing displays and events, including visiting local artists at work. Please see the homepage for information on current and forthcoming exhibitions. The nearby Goodwin Sands have yielded an important collection of artefacts from the Great Storm Wrecks, principally from the wreck of Stirling Castle (a 70 gun, 3rd rate, Man of War). Weapons, utensils and ship's gear provide a chilling insight into life and death aboard a British Warship in 1703.

6. Dickens House Musuem

2 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs CT10 1QS England +44 1843 861232 http://thanet.gov.uk/the-thanet-magazine/campaigns/dickens-house-museum/
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4.0 based on 163 reviews

Dickens House Musuem

Reviewed By StephanieAndre - Ile-de-France, France

A brilliant visit, very helpful and friendly staff, to do definitely, if you love or want to know more about Charles Dickens and his life. We will return!

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